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3 Sep

Before and After: Thrift Store Desk

Don’t you love when you go to a thrift store and find a great deal on a solid wood piece of furniture?

I scored this desk for only $30 and love all of the detail on the drawers! Voila a new project for my craft room.

Before - Desk Remodel by U Create

I had some Valspar Cabinet Enamel paint left over from my kitchen cabinets and decided to use it on this desk remodel because I really didn’t want to sand and prime. I wanted to make this as simple as possible!

Desk Remodel by U Create

I removed the hardware and wiped down the desk with a mild soap and warm water.

Desk Remodel by U Create

Next I painted two coats of Valspar Cabinet Enamel paint in the white color Du Jour. Now, the thing about this paint is it takes a little longer to dry than some other paints and that is the trick. Let each coat dry completely.

Desk Remodel by U Create

I added on this beautiful, gold knob I found at Hobby Lobby for about $3!

Thrift Store Desk Remodel by U Create

I love the finished look and can’t wait to fill the draws up with my drawing supplies and start creating!

Thrift Store Desk Remodel - no sanding, no priming with enamel paint!

POST BY: Kari Sweeten

Kari Sweeten

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Comments

  1. Renee says

    September 5, 2016 at 2:14 PM

    Fabulous job Kari! I love the style and how beautifully restored it is.

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    • Kari Sweeten says

      September 5, 2016 at 9:48 PM

      Thanks Renee! This is one of my favorite projects!

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  2. Linda Kroger says

    September 7, 2016 at 3:55 PM

    The desk is beautiful! You inspired me!!!

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